On-Call Staff RN

Hospice
Written By Doug Ferguson

Responsible to: Hospice Clinical Manager
Hours: 56 hours/pay period
Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off
Pay Range: $41.19 - 63.50

Job Summary:

The on-call registered nurse functions as a member of the Home Care team, providing skilled care to Hospice & Home Health patients in their place of residence during the evening and night hours based on patient needs.  All care is given in accordance with physician’s orders.  The nurse evaluates patients, plans and implements effective therapeutic interventions based on physical assessment, sound judgment, and psychological sensitivity. Understands the Hospice philosophy and provides treatment to dying patients.  Utilizes current standards of practice and follows departmental policies and procedures.  Complies with applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements governing the practice of nursing.  Maintains a high level of professional expertise and assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.  May be assigned patient care visits for existing patients or admission evaluations for new patients.  The on-call nurse will provide coverage for the department during non-business hours of 4:30 pm – 8:30 am, Wednesday through Tuesday, and will receive 56 hours of compensation per pay period whether or not the nurse actually works that many hours.  Education & License Requirements:

Education & License Requirements: Current licensure in the State of Oregon as a Registered Nurse and a current CPR card.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Three years recent (within the last five years) med/surg experience, or one year (within the last three years) critical care experience. Two years Hospice or Home Health experience preferred.  Needs to be comfortable with electronic documentation and able to document using a laptop computer.  Must have a current driver’s license and insurable driving record, a licensed vehicle for transportation, and a means of communication.  Desired skills include: High degree of written and verbal communication, flexible, team player, with good case management.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Evaluate patients, develop the plan of care, interventions, and re-evaluation. 

  • Administer treatments, including IV therapy.

  • Patient and family education.

  • Work independently, using good time management and sound judgment.

  • Documentation, computer use.

  • Communicate clearly – verbal, written, telephone, and electronic.

  • Participate in conferences, staff meetings, and in-services.

  • Organize, prioritize, delegate. 

  • Move, transfer patients.

  • Use health care related equipment.

  • Develop a good working relationship with referral sources.

  • Perform CPR, respond to emergencies.

  • Negotiate terrain and physical obstacles to reach patients.

  • Ability to drive an automobile safely.

Marginal Job Functions:

Answer phones, clerical duties – put together charts, move furniture, equipment, and supplies.  Post and access schedule.  Light mechanics, instrument maintenance.

How to Apply:

Please complete our Employment Application below. You may be asked to verify your email address. Once it is submitted, you will receive a copy via email.

Applications are also accepted via the following methods:

  • Email as an attachment to hr@cascadehealth.org,

  • Fax to 541-228-3165

  • Mail to 2650 Suzanne Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97408.

If you have any questions, please contact us as 541-228-3127.

Doug Ferguson
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